Ken Paxton take on GOP convention
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was caught commenting on the GOP midterm convention in leaked audio published by The New York Times. CBS News' Fin Gomez has the latest.
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Trump to hold rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma
With less than six weeks until the November midterm elections, President Trump is set to campaign in the reliably red states of Alabama and Oklahoma. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" to examine the president's avoidance of battleground states.
9/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping conclude Washington, D.C., summit; CBS News speaks with the president of Iran.
Talarico challenges Paxton to debate
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico challenged his Republican rival Ken Paxton to a Fox News debate. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
New polls show Democrats with edge in Texas
A new Marist poll shows Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton running six points behind James Talarico, his Democratic opponent in the state's Senate race. Political strategists Adam Piper and Hannah Muldavin join with analysis.
GOP outspends Democrats on ads in key races
Even though most polls show Democrats gaining momentum ahead of Election Day, Republicans are heavily outspending them on advertising in key Senate races. Politico senior data reporter Jessica Piper joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
9/23: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump to hold arrival ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping; judge yet to rule on Mr. Trump's ban on news outlets from White House.
Talarico leads Paxton in Texas, poll shows
Democratic candidate James Talarico is currently leading Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, according to a Marist poll. Meanwhile, some Republicans are calling for an end to the war. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Harris joins El-Sayed on campaign trail
Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined Dr. Abdul El-Sayed as he campaigned for a Senate seat in Michigan. Plus, a new poll shows that Texas Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat, has the lead over Republican Gov. Ken Paxton in the state's Senate race. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Michigan GOP Senate nominee: Iran war must end
In a new campaign ad, Michigan Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers is calling for an end to the Iran war. Political strategists Chuck Flint and Chuck Rocha join with analysis.
9/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Networks pull out of White House pool coverage after President Trump bars three media outlets; ICE agent shoots man delivering food in Austin, Texas.
Family blames abortion ban for woman's death
Tierra Walker, 37, died of preeclampsia when she was 20 weeks pregnant. Her family filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other doctors, alleging that the state's abortion ban led to her death. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
VoteHub: 55% chance Talarico wins Senate race
VoteHub has moved the Texas Senate race to tilt toward James Talarico, giving the Democrat a 55% chance of winning over Trump-backed Ken Paxton. Cameron Kasky, aide to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, and Erin Maguire, Republican strategist, join with analysis.
9/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Anthropic CEO joins growing calls for AI slowdown; President Trump demands Ukraine stop targeting Russian oil refineries.
Trump says he'll stump for Paxton in Texas again
CBS News Texas had an exclusive interview with President Trump on Thursday, ahead of his second appearance at the Republican midterm convention. Political reporter Jack Fink unpacks his conversation with Mr. Trump. Then, CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on protests outside the venue.
Surrogate appeals to Supreme Court in custody dispute over baby with heart defect
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born in Texas with a serious heart defect.
Trump speaks at GOP midterm convention
President Trump spoke at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, pitching a $5,000 "dividend" for each American if his party sweeps the midterms. Meanwhile, Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico responded to an AI political ad released by state Attorney General Ken Paxton, his opponent in the Senate race. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Why some key GOP candidates are skipping Trump-backed midterm convention
President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home districts or states.
Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico on campaign
Texas Democrat James Talarico has received an endorsement from a former top aide to Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Lone Star State's Senate race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Talarico about the state of his campaign and more.
9/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump bans some Canadian imports and threatens more tariffs; Anthropic employee quits over risk AI poses to humanity.
Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth"
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
Full interview: James Talarico
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Texas Democrat James Talarico on Wednesday about his agenda if he's elected to the Senate, the state of his race against Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and more. Watch the full interview.
Texas Tribune Festival to feature Greene, more
The Texas Tribune Festival, in its 16th year, will take place in Austin in late September. High-profile speakers include Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, former Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and more. Texas Tribune CEO Sarah Adler Hartman joins CBS News to discuss.
Ex-senators face off in New Hampshire primary
New Hampshire primary voters are at the polls on Tuesday, as Democrats and Republicans select their nominees for the Senate. The Republican primary features two former senators: John Sununu of New Hampshire and Scott Brown, who used to represent Massachusetts. Political strategists Adam Green and Tim Chapman join with analysis.
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